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InfraNode Open Data API vs IPWhois

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIInfraNode Open Data APIHEALTHY93IPWhoisHEALTHY100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms26323
P95 · ms498598
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limit300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 1783517525.6504178Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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InfraNode Open Data API vs IPWhois: common questions

Which is more reliable, InfraNode Open Data API or IPWhois?

Both are neck-and-neck — InfraNode Open Data API and IPWhois each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, InfraNode Open Data API or IPWhois?

IPWhois has the lower median latency in our checks — InfraNode Open Data API responds in 263 ms versus IPWhois at 23 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do InfraNode Open Data API and IPWhois need an API key?

InfraNode Open Data API needs no key, while IPWhois requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for InfraNode Open Data API first.

Can I call InfraNode Open Data API and IPWhois from the browser?

Only InfraNode Open Data API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IPWhois needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are InfraNode Open Data API and IPWhois free for commercial use?

InfraNode Open Data API has unclear commercial terms, and IPWhois has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.